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Hillary Clinton becomes first female major party nominee – Democratic convention live | |
(35 minutes later) | |
12.04am BST | |
00:04 | |
McAuliffe wraps, and gets solidly perfunctory applause. | |
12.01am BST | |
00:01 | |
Now, coming off that immense high, here’s... Virginia govenor Terry McAuliffe. | |
We have a copy of his prepared remarks. They begin “This is an extraordinary day.” He says that. | |
He also makes the convention’s first mention of Isis, which the Republicans had decried – the Democrats’ failure to dwell on Isis on day 1. | |
Delegates are walking out of the arena, going out for a snack break or what have you. | |
McAuliffe is saying, “you can support this effort by going to hillaryclinton.com.” | |
It’s as if he’s been recruited not as the speaker who could retain all that energy, but as the speaker who would be willing to speak as everybody took five. | |
11.58pm BST | |
23:58 | |
Sanders moves to suspend rules, nominate Clinton | |
Sanders : | |
Madam chair, I move that the convention suspend the procedural rules, [not to record the vote], I move that Hillary Clinton be selected as the nominee of the Democratic party. | |
A few scattered, dying, lonely “Nos!” can be heard as Sanders says this. | |
The crowd explodes in the biggest cheer yet, of the week. And everybody waves new Hillary Clinton signs they’ve distributed. Even Texas and Utah seem to wave them. | |
Then Sanders turns and kisses his wife. | |
Fudge takes the stage: | |
Senator Sanders has moved in the spirit of unity to suspend the rules and to nominate Hillary Clinton by acclamation as the presidential candidate of the Democratic party. | |
Is there a second? | |
Everybody seconds. | |
Fudge: All those in favor say Aye! | |
Everbody: AYE | |
Fudge: No? | |
[There are some scattered nos but Fudge quickly moves on] and... | |
Then somebody puts on a Pharrell Williams track, there’s something funny happening with the lights, everyone is waving their signs and suddenly we’re at a Phish show. | |
11.53pm BST | |
23:53 | |
Sanders addresses crowd | |
Vermont Democratic party chair is speaking. “A state that helped fight in the revolution... in the beloved revolution of 2016 thanks to our senator Bernie Sanders (cheers!), a state whose leaders (drowned in cheers because the monitors show Sanders), ... on behalf of the home state of senator Bernie Sanders who has changed the trajectory of this country in a way that will make the lives of working Americans better or generations to come (applause), Vermont casts our votes - 22 votes for our beloved senator Sanders, and 4 for the next president Hillary Clinton. It is now my honor to present our senator, Bernie Sanders. | |
Here comes Sanders, as soon as the chants die down. | |
11.50pm BST | |
23:50 | |
The roll call continues: | |
Tennessee: The state that ratified the 19th amendment to give women the right to vote. 23 Sanders; 50 Clinton | |
Texas: LBJ, Ann Richards and the Castro twins. Skinny bearded boyfriend 72 Sanders; 179 Clinton | |
Utah: The industrious and beautiful beehive state. Adventure’s first stop. The greatest snow on Earth. The #1 state for volunteerism. 29 Sanders; 8 Clinton | |
Vermont: passes. With an earnest and slightly embarrassed smile. | |
Virgin Islands: Home of Alexander Hamilton. A unanimous vote for Hillary Clinton. 12 votes. | |
Virginia: “Where it all began in 1607 in Jamestown. Home to eight presidents, founding fathers and a big naval base. Home to Tim Kaine. 33 Sanders, 75 Clinton | |
Washington: Here are many coy aphorisms. And: home to 29 tribes. 2 abstentions, 74 votes “for inspiring and transformative” Sanders, and 42 Clinton | |
West Virginia: Almost heaven. People to call on when natural disaster strikes. 19 Clinton, 18 Sanders | |
Wisconsin: Hi I’m Tammy Baldwin. Where workers still make things. Home to Bucks, Brewers and Packers, and Russ Feingold. 49 Sanders, 47 Clinton | |
Wyoming: First state to guarantee women the right to vote and to elect a woman governor. 7 votes for Sanders and 11 Clinton | |
11.42pm BST | |
23:42 | |
Just a reminder of those crucial numbers that were emblazoned on all our brains for so many months ... | |
11.39pm BST | |
23:39 | |
Clinton passes delegates threshold | |
Clinton has passed 2,382 delegates needed to claim the nomination. | |
11.38pm BST | |
23:38 | |
The roll call continues: | |
North Carolina: Tarheels and BBQ. Universities and military. We’ll repeal HB2 (transgender bathroom law). 48 Sanders; 70 Clinton | |
North Dakota: We’ll be brief. 7 Clinton, 14 Sanders | |
Northern Marianas: We are wearing beautiful flowers on our heads and stand here before you for the first time in our history. 2 Sanders, 9 Clinton | |
Ohio: Did we mention the Cavaliers won. James Obergefell: “This Ohio boy helped love win last summer... know this: love trumps hate.” 62 Sanders, 98 Clinton | |
Oklahoma: Greetings. I was born in 1929 only 9 years after women’s suffrage. I never thought I’d live to see this day. I’m honored. 22 Sanders; 20 Clinton | |
Oregon: Many loud Bernie fans live here, as you can hear. Look there’s Ron Wyden. 34 Clinton; “Oregon, feeling the Bern, casts 38 votes” for Sanders | |
Pennsylvania: I’m governor Tom Wolf. Welcome to our state. 82 Sanders, 126 Clinton | |
Puerto Rico: “The only all-Latino delegation at this convention.” Sonia Sotomayor, Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez “and many more.” 23 Sanders 44 Clinton | |
Rhode Island: Proud home of Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse. CBS, Extra, Hasbro and now GE. The smalles state in the union with one of the biggest hearts. Home of the best restaurants in the country. 13 Sanders, 19 Clinton | |
South Carolina: Home of the African-American Ellis Island. “From Denmark Vesey... to the Charleston nine.” 13 Sanders, 46 Clinton | |
South Dakota: Lakota language. Mt Rushmore, George McGovern. 10 Sanders; 15 Clinton. | |
11.21pm BST | 11.21pm BST |
23:21 | 23:21 |
The roll call continues: | The roll call continues: |
Minnesota: Hi, I’m senator Amy Klobuchar. “The state of Prince’s Purple Rain and the birthplace of Tim Kaine.” 47 Sanders; 42 Clinton | Minnesota: Hi, I’m senator Amy Klobuchar. “The state of Prince’s Purple Rain and the birthplace of Tim Kaine.” 47 Sanders; 42 Clinton |
Mississippi: Home of the blues. BB King, Elvis Presley “and so on.” 33 votes Clinton, 7 Sanders | Mississippi: Home of the blues. BB King, Elvis Presley “and so on.” 33 votes Clinton, 7 Sanders |
Missouri: Hi, I’m senator Claire McCaskill. Tim Kaine went to Mizzou. 35 Sanders, and “for the first woman president in the USA”: 49 votes for Clinton. | Missouri: Hi, I’m senator Claire McCaskill. Tim Kaine went to Mizzou. 35 Sanders, and “for the first woman president in the USA”: 49 votes for Clinton. |
Montana: Home of the only farmer in the senate, Jon Tester. 12 Sanders 14 Clinton | Montana: Home of the only farmer in the senate, Jon Tester. 12 Sanders 14 Clinton |
Nebraska: Parts of Nebraska will once again go blue in the sea of red. 13 “for the honest, hardworking Hillary Clinton” and 16 for Sanders | Nebraska: Parts of Nebraska will once again go blue in the sea of red. 13 “for the honest, hardworking Hillary Clinton” and 16 for Sanders |
Nevada: Silver state. With a population as diverse as the landscape. “With a spirit as wild and free as our mustangs.” 16 Sanders, 20 Clinton | Nevada: Silver state. With a population as diverse as the landscape. “With a spirit as wild and free as our mustangs.” 16 Sanders, 20 Clinton |
New Hampshire: We are going to elect Maggie Hassan to the senate. 16 Sanders 16 Clinton | New Hampshire: We are going to elect Maggie Hassan to the senate. 16 Sanders 16 Clinton |
New Jersey: “We are the state that started the revolution and we want to be the state to continue the revolution again.” 45 Sanders 90 Clinton | New Jersey: “We are the state that started the revolution and we want to be the state to continue the revolution again.” 45 Sanders 90 Clinton |
NM: Hi I’m Tom Udall, intro’ing first Native American state party chair. “Our state question is red or green. Chile that is.” “& Breaking Bad, the show!” 16 Sanders, 27 Clinton | NM: Hi I’m Tom Udall, intro’ing first Native American state party chair. “Our state question is red or green. Chile that is.” “& Breaking Bad, the show!” 16 Sanders, 27 Clinton |
NY: Hi I’m Andrew Cuomo. Birthplace of women’s rights at Seneca Falls. The proud home of a former great president & the next president. 108 Sanders, 181 Clinton | NY: Hi I’m Andrew Cuomo. Birthplace of women’s rights at Seneca Falls. The proud home of a former great president & the next president. 108 Sanders, 181 Clinton |
11.06pm BST | 11.06pm BST |
23:06 | 23:06 |
The roll call continues: | The roll call continues: |
Washington DC: We are ready to be the 51st state. Clinton will do this. 5 Sanders, 39 Clinton | Washington DC: We are ready to be the 51st state. Clinton will do this. 5 Sanders, 39 Clinton |
Florida: The great sunshine state. Blue for Obama, blue for Clinton, get it? 72 Sanders; 163 for “the first woman president,” Hillary Clinton. | Florida: The great sunshine state. Blue for Obama, blue for Clinton, get it? 72 Sanders; 163 for “the first woman president,” Hillary Clinton. |
Georgia: Home to MLK Jr and Coretta Scott, and John Lewis. And to Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. And here’s John Lewis himself. 29 Sanders, 87 Clinton. | Georgia: Home to MLK Jr and Coretta Scott, and John Lewis. And to Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. And here’s John Lewis himself. 29 Sanders, 87 Clinton. |
Guam: We have traveled over 8,000 miles and nine time zones to cast our votes. 2 Sanders, 1 abstention, 9 Clinton. | Guam: We have traveled over 8,000 miles and nine time zones to cast our votes. 2 Sanders, 1 abstention, 9 Clinton. |
Hawaii: Aloha etc. “The prettiest place in the world. The home state of Barack Obama. And 100% clean energy. 19 “for the leader of our revolution which shall continue” Sanders. 15 Clinton | Hawaii: Aloha etc. “The prettiest place in the world. The home state of Barack Obama. And 100% clean energy. 19 “for the leader of our revolution which shall continue” Sanders. 15 Clinton |
Idaho: the gem state, most mountain peaks, deepest gorge in North America, largest undammed river in the USA. 20 votes Sanders; 7 Clinton | Idaho: the gem state, most mountain peaks, deepest gorge in North America, largest undammed river in the USA. 20 votes Sanders; 7 Clinton |
Illinois: Home of Barack Obama, and Tammy Duckworth is going to win. 74 Sanders. An old Clinton friend: “This one’s for you, Hill.” 98 votes. | Illinois: Home of Barack Obama, and Tammy Duckworth is going to win. 74 Sanders. An old Clinton friend: “This one’s for you, Hill.” 98 votes. |
Indiana: “On this episode of the Apprentice...their bigotry is uninspired, so Mike Pence and Donald Trump: you are officially fired! 1 abstention, 43 Sanders, 48 Clinton | Indiana: “On this episode of the Apprentice...their bigotry is uninspired, so Mike Pence and Donald Trump: you are officially fired! 1 abstention, 43 Sanders, 48 Clinton |
Iowa: A state of female firsts. We believe in equal pay and dignity for all workers. “Where it all started.” 21 for Sanders, 30 for Clinton | Iowa: A state of female firsts. We believe in equal pay and dignity for all workers. “Where it all started.” 21 for Sanders, 30 for Clinton |
Kansas: Obama’s mom was born here. A rich history of Democratic activism. Go Jayhawks. Kathleen Sebelius! 23 Sanders, 14 Clinton | Kansas: Obama’s mom was born here. A rich history of Democratic activism. Go Jayhawks. Kathleen Sebelius! 23 Sanders, 14 Clinton |
Kentucky: Bluegrass, Appalachians, Muhammad Ali. Kentucky Derby, and... bourbon. “In Kentucky we know what a winner looks like.” 27 Sanders 33 Clinton | Kentucky: Bluegrass, Appalachians, Muhammad Ali. Kentucky Derby, and... bourbon. “In Kentucky we know what a winner looks like.” 27 Sanders 33 Clinton |
Louisiana: We are ONE! Louisiana. We will not be defined by any national disaster or any act of senseless violence. Love Trumps hate. 14 Sanders 45 Clinton | Louisiana: We are ONE! Louisiana. We will not be defined by any national disaster or any act of senseless violence. Love Trumps hate. 14 Sanders 45 Clinton |
Maine: rugged independence. Neighbors stand up for their neighbors. Acadia, Longfellow, LL Bean and Steven King. 18 Sanders. 12 Clinton | Maine: rugged independence. Neighbors stand up for their neighbors. Acadia, Longfellow, LL Bean and Steven King. 18 Sanders. 12 Clinton |
Maryland: Rep. Elijah Cummings does the honors. Thurgood Marshall, Francis Scott Key, Chesapeake Bay, Barbara Mikulski. 36 Sanders, 84 Clinton | Maryland: Rep. Elijah Cummings does the honors. Thurgood Marshall, Francis Scott Key, Chesapeake Bay, Barbara Mikulski. 36 Sanders, 84 Clinton |
Massachusetts: Columnists dumped tea. We are stronger together. From John Adams to John Kennedy and beyond. 46 Sanders 68 Clinton | Massachusetts: Columnists dumped tea. We are stronger together. From John Adams to John Kennedy and beyond. 46 Sanders 68 Clinton |
Michigan: Great lakes. We make things and grow things for this country. 66 Sanders; 81 Clinton | Michigan: Great lakes. We make things and grow things for this country. 66 Sanders; 81 Clinton |